Finance Officer

Burke Shire Council; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks’ annual leave

Monthly rostered day off

12.5% superannuation

Job summary

Burke Shire Council in Cairns, Queensland is seeking a Finance Officer to join the Finance team. The role focuses on accounts payable, payroll support, and maintaining financial records and audits.

The position is full-time with a 12-month fixed term, offering stability and the chance to contribute to end-of-year tasks and rates administration.

Qualifications

• Strong accuracy and confidentiality in financial data.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with accounts payable/payroll processes.
• Local government or procurement knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, credit notes and purchase orders, maintaining creditor records and resolving supplier enquiries.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and credit card statements.
• Review purchase orders for compliance with procurement policy.
• Support payroll approvals, reports, journals, reconciliations and record keeping.
• Assist employees and supervisors with payroll enquiries and discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records and electronic filing systems.
• Assist with rates administration, end-of-financial-year stocktake and general finance duties.

Skills

Accounts payable basics

Payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant formal qualifications

Tools

Finance software

Job description

Cairns North, Queensland 4870, Australia

Full-time Contract Entry Level

Posted 02 Oct 2026

Description

Join our dynamic team at Burke Shire Council, where collaboration, growth, and empowerment are at the heart of our work.

Employment Type: Full time, 12-month fixed term

Burke Shire Council is seeking an organised and detail-focused Finance Officer to join our Finance team based in Cairns. Reporting to the Senior Finance Officer, you will support Council’s accounts payable functions and assist with payroll, accounts receivable, financial records, audits and general customer service.

About the Role:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Processing invoices, credit notes and purchase orders, maintaining creditor records and resolving supplier enquiries.
• Reconciling accounts payable transactions and credit card statements.
• Reviewing purchase orders for compliance with Council’s procurement policy.
• Supporting payroll approvals, reports, journals, reconciliations and record keeping.
• Assisting employees and supervisors with payroll enquiries and discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and electronic filing systems.
• Assisting with rates administration, end-of-financial-year stocktake and general finance duties.

About you:

You will have well-developed computer skills, a basic knowledge of accounts payable and a strong commitment to accuracy, confidentiality and professional customer service.

You will also bring:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Practical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support the team.

Relevant formal qualifications, or a willingness to obtain them are desirable. Familiarity with local government, finance software and electronic document management systems would also be an advantage.

What we offer:

• Base salary: $70,942 per annum
• Superannuation: 12.5% super.
• Five weeks’ annual leave and a monthly rostered day off.

Council reserves the right to appoint a suitable applicant before the specified closing date.